Welcome April and with it the feeling of spring and new beginnings (even with that snow yesterday!) I’ve been blessed to be walking exactly that in my life…new beginnings in love with self and others, new beginnings in health and wellness I guess just new beginnings in general. This picture was from a trip to San Francisco a few years ago. Who doesn't find a pair of sparkle Tom wedge shoes a perfect complement to any outfit. Yes, that's a true Jodi style outfit, just like the always non matching socks. Life is grand when we find pleasure and gratitude in the simple things.
Well the day has finally come. Yesterday I stepped back on my yoga mat as a student not a teacher. I was so grateful to share my practice and welcome in April. My heart was on fire, as I worked for 75 minutes mind, body and spirit all a-glow and in flow. I took a break from my mat as a student and a teacher. I needed the break and knew that when the time was right to get back on it that it would present itself. I had no “reason” for the break other then I felt called to rest. We don't often listen when we are called to rest, it brings up beliefs of being lazy, of not being productive, of being unhealthy. Yet, I finally heard my body and listened. The time off has been a bunch of things, many lessons learned. Now, hearing the calling to get back on it, and meeting a kindred soul who presented an opportunity to join him in a class - I knew the stars had aligned and I followed my heart. It was an amazing experience. My body was so aligned and in tune and it felt like I’d never left my mat. To think I'd have initially called myself lazy for respecting the need to "do nothing". I'm so proud of myself for listening and trusting. I truly enjoy those moments. Being in the flow and being the flow. I feel the validation of the trust I put in my gut/intuition when it told me it was “break time”. I didn’t question it and I knew it would tell me when it was time to start again. Such a beautiful dance when we operate from a space of love, kindness and compassion towards ourselves and not in fear, doubt and judgement. Truly the space of being in flow with creator and creation.
Last week’s post left me with questions, which some seem to have been answered. The little signs here and there, new opportunities presenting themselves, so many moments of contentment. Some moments of release and some of sadness. I sat in the space with no answers and welcomed what would come my way without expectation of knowing. I feel like I’ve won some grand prize and I’m so grateful for it all. I look forward to the month of April and what it will bring. The connections, the lessons, the opportunities. I can feel their presence swirling around me and just waiting for the right moment to introduce themselves to me.
Where are you sitting this week? Do you find yourself with your heart open? Ready for spring and its new beginnings? If you take a moment to look back on last week were you gifted some answers, if you had questions that you asked? Did they come in ways that supported you or possibly in ways you didn’t expect? I know mine sure did and I smile as I reflect. So thankful for this journey and the many challenges it can bring. All the little moments that make one's heart smile. Facing some fears and knowing that it's okay to make a different choice this time around. To trust, and go out on a limb and know that you'll be okay regardless of the outcome.
I'm now onto my 11th post! WOW. How exciting for me to be continuing in the flow. I trust that as you finish reading this you find yourself smiling and taking a breath knowing you're exactly where you're supposed to be. This week's swim in the ocean was a delightful one. One filled with rebirth, familiarity, a float going with the flow of the waves, peaceful and supportive. As always sending you so much love and aloha from my heart to yours. I trust you joined me in the calm waters of rebirth. Until next time...Jodi xxoo